Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/COTA - Shoreline, WA

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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/COTA - Shoreline, WA

Quick overview

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant implements and executes established patient treatment plans under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist, while also communicating with patients, families, and the healthcare team. Key duties include providing timely written documentation to meet regulatory and reimbursement requirements and supporting department operations.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be a graduate of an approved Occupational Therapy Assistant curriculum and able to practice unencumbered while being in good standing with all regulatory agencies. Essential qualifications include working knowledge of Medicare and other payer sources, full knowledge of resident's rights, and the ability to communicate effectively in English.

associate degreeMultitaskingCommunicationPatient SafetyMedicare KnowledgeOccupational TherapyProductivity StandardsRegulatory RequirementsInterdisciplinary CommunicationLicensure MaintenanceClinical Skills EnhancementWritten DocumentationPatient Treatment Plan ImplementationPayer Sources Knowledge

Job description

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant/COTA

Status: Per Diem

Wage: $35-$45/hourly DOE

Location

Avamere Rehab of Shoreline - 1250 NE 145th St, Shoreline, WA

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Key responsibilities

Implements and executes an established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
Communicates with patient, families, referring physicians, and other members of the team.
Provides timely written documentation per facility and department requirements.
Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional associations.
Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements.
Supports and participates in department operations and development.
Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely basis.

Associated responsibilities

Prepares and submits patient charges accurately to provide appropriate billing information.
Meets or exceeds the productivity standards as established with Supervisor.
Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients, and others at all times.
Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary communication.
Attends required meetings as designed by the Director of Rehab and/or Supervisor.
Effectively communicates with therapists concerning patients’ response to treatment plan.
Provides constructive feedback to rehab aides.
Attends in-services, training sessions or other educational presentations.
Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Voluntary Benefits
Professional Development
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) Plan
Continuing Education
CERA
Higher Education Reimbursement
EAP Canopy